Upland, CA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

35 Discussions
196 Replies
518 Upvotes
Robert M.

Housing market in Upland right now

Hey folks, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Upland sits at 385.0 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Isla Cook

Best and worst neighborhoods in Upland

Hello, I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $688,800, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech...

1 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Jordan Parker

Rent vs buy in Upland -what makes sense?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $688,800, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do?

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James M.

Job hunting in Upland -tips?

Hey folks, Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $688,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain n...

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Aurora Nguyen

Is Upland a good place to live?

OK so I'm originally from Las Vegas and Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, ...

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vegas_caroline

Living in Upland -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $688,800 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Traffic c...

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Harper Hall

Weekend activities in Upland?

Random thought, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 78,940, Upland is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. TIA!

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Thomas L.

Relocating to Upland, CA -pros and cons?

My partner and I are With a population of 78,940, Upland is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sen...

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Leonardo Jackson

What to expect moving to Upland?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a h...

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James M.

Best things about Upland that nobody talks about

As a 13-year resident, here are some things about Upland that don't make it into the guides: 1. The local music scene is really vibrant 2. Community events happen almost every weekend 3. The sunsets here are genuinely beautiful Give it a chance if you're considering it!

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loving_everly78

Most overrated things about Upland

Hello, Household incomes average around $101,407 in Upland. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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vegas_caroline

Dog-friendly places in Upland?

We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $688,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Upland sits at 385.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some ...

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sacramento_arianna

Rent in Upland getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Thanks!

20 replies 13 upvotes housing
Everly Sanchez

Things Upland needs to improve

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $688,800, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. T...

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Aurora Nguyen

Best companies to work for in Upland?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $101,407 in Upland. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great...

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Parker Brooks

Best restaurants in Upland?

Hello, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $688,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Upland sits at 385.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $101,407 in Upland. Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some...

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William James

Is public transit usable in Upland?

Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,940 people. Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $101,407 in Upland. With a population of 78,940, Upland is a smaller city. Public transit n...

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Judith L.

Upland job market vs Tampa

So, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,940 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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William James

Best restaurants in Upland?

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 20s, and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some...

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brooks_girl

Rent vs buy in Upland -what makes sense?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 30s, and There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Would love some local perspective.

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Aaron

Best and worst neighborhoods in Upland

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 78,940 people. Homes are going for about $688,800 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? TIA! Honestly, I think it...

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Nora Thomas

What Upland does better than anywhere else

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Upland sits at 385.0 per 100K. Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,976 for rent here. Rent is about $1,976/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitel...

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James M.

What's it really like living in Upland?

Random thought, Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Oliver Brown

Day-to-day life in Upland, CA

Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 78,940, Upland is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know whe...

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Judith L.

What I wish I knew before living in Upland

We're a young couple and With a population of 78,940, Upland is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Emmett E.

Internet providers in Upland?

Random thought, Been living here since 2007. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,976 for rent here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. P...

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brooks_girl

Anyone else love living in Upland?

So, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Hazel Davis

Studio apartments in Upland -options?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 78,940 people. Does this match your experience?

1 replies 18 upvotes housing
Hazel Davis

Considering Upland vs Seattle -help me decide

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $688,800, which is pretty steep. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know...

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